Kidney HIV/AIDS

Research on HIV-associated nephropathy (HIVAN).

The Kidney HIV/AIDS program supports basic, translational, and clinical studies of renal structure and function in individuals infected with HIV. Specific research interests include the pathogenic mechanisms of viral infection, sites of viral replication and spread, and the resulting organ dysfunction. The portfolio encompasses studies on the effect of HIV infection and treatment on organ function and pathogenesis of HIV-associated kidney diseases.

Research Resources

NIDDK makes publicly supported resources, data sets, and studies available to researchers to accelerate the rate and lower the cost of new discoveries.

Ancillary Studies to Major Ongoing Clinical Studies to extend our knowledge of the diseases being studied by the parent study investigators under a defined protocol or to study diseases and conditions not within the original scope of the parent study but within the mission of the NIDDK.

Diversity

The NIDDK offers and participates in a variety of opportunities for trainees and researchers from communities underrepresented in the biomedical research enterprise. These opportunities include travel and scholarship awards, research supplements, small clinical grants, high school and undergraduate programs, and a network of minority health research investigators.

Small Business

NIDDK participates in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology
Transfer (STTR) programs.
These programs support innovative research conducted by small businesses that has the potential for
commercialization.